Kevlar Soul
Brotherhood.
Alex and Robin are inseparable brothers, growing up in a small Swedish town under the domestic terror of their violent alcoholic father. The older brother, Alex, is sensitive and responsible, constantly trying to keep their father in a good mood while taking on the role of a parent in the family. Robin, the younger brother, is spontaneous, stubborn and at times also aggressive, which gets him into a lot of trouble and in need of someone to help him out. When Alex suddenly falls in love he uses the opportunity to break free from his family, Robin’s life at home spirals out of control, new and dangerous friends enter his life, and catastrophe doesn’t seem far off.
Maria Eriksson-Hecht is a Swedish filmmaker with a master’s degree in film directing from Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts. Her acclaimed short films have been screened at international film festivals such as Clermont-Ferrand and Karlovy Vary, and have won over 60 awards at festivals around the globe.
Besides making her own films she is one of two chairmen of the Swedish Directors Guild and is teaching directing at several film schools.
“Kevlar Soul” is co-written with her partner in film and love Pelle Rådström and produced by Ronny Fritsche at well-known production company Zentropa.
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